Dane Steadman
There's No Such Thing as Too Much Power
Born and raised in the cauldron of Phoenix, Arizona, a young Dane never would have dreamed that climbing frozen mountains would become the driving force in his life. Dane found climbing after years of dedication to his first obsession: competitive powerlifting. He started lifting at age 11, began competing at 15, and from ages 17 and 18 set numerous state and national records. He went on to win two international championships against some of the strongest 165-pound men in the world, of all ages, and was the Arizona drug-free powerlifting champion of all weight and age groups in 2016. He spent years working as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for powerlifting, mixed martial arts, and folks wanting to improve their health. It didn’t take long for that obsession to shift, and before long he was rarely seen in gyms and was instead out climbing and experiencing the grandeur of mountains every free day.
Do What You Love
After graduating with a degree in geology from Arizona State University, Dane dove headlong down the climbing path, eventually moving to Cody, Wyoming, where he lives today and works as a mountain guide. All styles of climbing bring Dane joy, but he is happiest swinging into icicles dripping from rock overhangs, or hanging from the side of a steep, cold, and beautiful mountain somewhere far away. Dane is genuine, understated, and humble; meeting him, you'd have no idea you were talking to one of the best alpinists in North America. Whether he's pushing boundaries around Cody, making fast repeats of Canadian test pieces, or pioneering first ascents around the world in the mountains of Alaska, Pakistan, and Kyrgyzstan, Dane's doing it at the highest level purely for his love of the mountains, adventure, and the partners he chooses, most often his best friend and climbing partner, Cody Winkler.
Instagram: @danesteadman
Meet the Beartooth Team
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Paul Shaughnessy - Owner
Learn MoreIntroduced to the mountains by his father Dave at the age of 13, climbing has been part of Paul’s life for over 30 years. After graduating from Wyoming Tech, Paul pursued a...
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Charlie Faust - Owner
Learn MoreGrowing up in Georgia and born with a myriad of health problems, Charlie never knew climbing would be the centerpoint of his life. He played the "normal" song and dance, dabbled in climbing while in college for...
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Adrien Costa - Athlete
Learn MoreHaving spent the first half of his life primarily on two wheels, racing road bikes professionally in Europe, Adrien lives for the flow state that exists between exertion and nature. After deciding to leave cycling to...
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Cody Winkler - Athlete
Learn MoreA Wyoming native, Cody left the west in search of professional development and careers in the trades. The roots he had grown in Wyoming soon called him home, leading to extensive exploration...
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Noah McKelvin - Athlete
Learn MoreA nomad at heart, Noah was introduced to the mountains at the age of 13. This quickly became his main passion and drive in life and led him to many different parts of the world immediately after high...
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Jason Nelson - Athlete
Learn MoreJason's adventurous beginnings lie in the humble seacoast region of New England where his father would take him hiking and camping in the nearby White Mountains. He acquired his first mountain bike in junior high...
